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Fresh off their tour of Ireland, Trevor Sexton & Ger O’Donnell return to the ICC! With influences spanning Bob Dylan, Bob Marley and Pete Seeger, the work of Trevor Sexton is created with intent, crafting songs through storytelling to give voice to his life experiences. His talent is such that he has enthralled audiences at…
Jennifer Elwell Comeau’s debut novel, set in 1820s County Galway Ireland has been called, “atmospheric and beguiling” by Kirkus Reviews. Join author and singer-songwriter Jennifer for an engaging evening of reading, storytelling, travelogue and music. Hear the origin story of A Moon in All Things and be inspired by Jennifer’s own story of journeying from “Engineer to…
In an interactive talk at the Irish Cultural Centre, Butler will lead the audience through the origins of her Our Steps archival project, which currently has over 200 + hours of video and audio resources consisting of never-before documented Irish dances and oral history interviews from Ireland, England, Scotland, Canada, and the United States. Select clips from the…
Featuring Ireland’s leading beers, stouts, & ciders! Favorite Irish foods – Irish whiskey & liquours samplings! Two Live Irish music stations & local bands all day long! Enjoy: Guinness, Magners & craft breweries, Irish Food, vendors including Mulligan Gear, JTC Jewelry, Kendra Scott & more, New England Revolution Mascot & The Battalion, The Vikings –…
Discover why Boston truly is a music city at Boston Calling 2025! This Memorial Day weekend, the annual three-day music festival showcases more than 50 performances across multiple stages, 30+ local food vendors, a 100-foot Ferris wheel, art installations, life-size games, and other exciting activities. There’s so much to explore and see at Boston Calling, you just…
A beloved tradition for more than 30 years, Duckling Day celebrates the children’s classic book, “Make Way for Ducklings” by Robert McCloskey. Every year on Mother’s Day, hundreds of children parade through Boston’s most picturesque parks, dressed like characters from the story Led by the Harvard Marching Band, the parade will begin on the Boston…
In 2025, The Swan Boats in the Public Garden Lagoon is being added to the Boston Irish Heritage Trail, in homage to the Irish immigrant couple, Robert Paget and his wife Julia (Coffey) Paget, who launched the iconic attraction in 1877. A boatbuilder by trade, Robert developed a catamaran propelled by foot pedals to sail around…
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This spring, take some time to Meet Boston, a beautiful American city that unleashes a pastiche of color, brightness and brilliance from April to June, when the city comes alive with special events that draw visitors from around the world. So many iconic Boston events happen during this season, including Red Sox opening day at…
There’s still time to secure the early-bird rate, so please assemble your team and secure your spot early as this event consistently sells out! Foursomes are $1,250 if purchased before May 1st, and $1,350 if purchased after May 1st. In the spirit of giving back, Meet Boston proudly continues its support of The Preston Settles…
The famous Boston Athletic Association (BAA) was founded in the late19th century by an unlikely coalition of leading Boston Brahmins and a famous Irish rebel, John Boyle O’Reilly (1844-90). The BAA was created at a time when amateur sports were increasingly popular across the United States. There were many collegiate teams in greater Boston and numerous small associations, but the…
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Start your travel off right by getting to Boston Logan International Airport with a plan! Massport has put together this handy Travel Playbook to make your trip smooth and enjoyable. Getting to the Airport For a comfortable and convenient ride to Logan, leave your car at home and take the Logan Express bus, the MBTA…
On April 11, 2001, the Parnell Society of Dublin placed a granite marker at the grave site of Ms. Fanny Parnell at Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, honoring her role as a patriot and poet of Ireland. The ceremony was led by Ireland’s ambassador to the United States Sean O hUuiginn, Irish government official Frank Murray and members…
Whether you are traveling across the globe for an international conference in Boston or driving across town to an annual community banquet, you’ll always get a first-class welcome from Massachusetts Convention Center Authority, whose world-class venues in Boston and Springfield, MA are designed for every type of group, big and small. State-of-the-art facilities and great…
Donegal-based vocal power-house quartet Onóir make their inaugural LIVE appearance at the Irish Cultural Centre! Contemporary Irish folk group Onóir formed in 2020, when Donegal musicians Tom McHugh, Declan Gaughan, Deane Connaghan, and Diarmaid McGee, joined forces to create a contemporary version of the famous Irish folk ballad; “The Auld Triangle”, the video went on…
In celebration of National Library Week, April 6-12, 2025, here is an overview of public, academic and private libraries in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Massachusetts has 370+ public libraries and 1,400 academic and specialized libraries, including nine library networks that provide the library catalog, the ability to borrow from neighboring libraries, circulation, patron registration, public Internet access and…
Presented by Global Arts Live, UNLEASHED is a new show featuring the electrifying Scottish folk band Talisk and the audacious Irish dancing duo, the Gardiner Brothers, celebrating tradition, modernity, and innovation in a thrilling fusion of sound and movement. UNLEASHED was scheduled to perform at the Berklee Performance Center on February 22 but the show…
Congratulations to Dan Coll of Boston’s famous Union Oyster House, who was declared the winner of the 17th Annual Oyster Shucking Competition at the Seafood Expo North America conference. The highly anticipated competition took place on March 17, 2025 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center in the city’s Seaport District, where the Expo holds its annual…
Porter Square Books in Cambridge, MA is welcoming Irish novelist Niall Williams to read from his new book, Time of the Child on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. The event is taking place at 1815 Mass. Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140, in Screening Room (L-030) located on the lower level of the Porter Square Books building (Lesley’s…
John Barry, a naval hero in the American Revolution, was born on March 25, 1745 in County Wexford, Ireland. His parents were James Patrick john Barry and Mary Ellen Cullen. Barry was “born in the townland of Ballysampson and lived his boyhood in the townland of Rostoonstown, both in the parish of Tacumshane,” according to…
Enjoy Plugged In Band at the JFK Library, bringing music by students with and without disabilities, performing some musical favorites for all ages. The performance will end with everyone coming together to sing a group song. Join in by singing along, getting up and dancing, and expressing yourself while listening to the musical performances. FREE….
The road from Tuam, Co. Galway, goes right to Boston this summer, as Ireland’s beloved rockers the Saw Doctors return to MGM Music Hall at Fenway for what promises to be another fabulous night of music and fun! The Rollicking band, known for its infectious melodies and humorous stage presence, is the perfect summer night…
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The MGM Music Hall at Fenway is a 5,009-capacity music venue located on the property of Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. It is a state-of-the-art, multi-purpose performing arts center that occupies roughly 91,500 square feet on four levels. The venue is an effort spearheaded by Fenway Music Company, a collaboration between Fenway Sports Management and entertainment giant…
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